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Salazar v Buono Argued Today at Supreme Court

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

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Salazar v Buono Argued Today at Supreme Court

The Court today heard arguments in Salazar v Buono, a highly anticipated establishment clause case. Many observers thought the Court might decide the case on standing, leaving the pricklier 1st amendment issue alone, but based on oral arguments that seems unlikely. The case was brought by a retired National Parks Service employee who [...]

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Supreme Court To Decide On Mojave Cross

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

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Supreme Court To Decide On Mojave Cross

The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to decide whether or not a cross honoring fallen soldiers in the Mojave National Preserve is a violation of the 1st Amendment.  It will be the first time that the court will hear a case regarding “an establishment of religion” with John Roberts as the Chief Justice. The current cross [...]

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